Saudi Arabia, Ghana strengthen agricultural ties during ministerial tour    Saudi Arabia achieves highest rating in UN's competition law systems report    AlUla partners with Riyadh Air to enhance Saudi Arabia's travel offerings    Red Sea Global celebrates graduation of first batch of International Hospitality Management students    Saudi Arabia bolsters digital government ties with the UK    Muslim World League inaugurates first Southeast Asian scholars council in Kuala Lumpur    Saudi Arabia welcomes UN General Assembly's endorsement of Palestine's full membership    Israeli occupation kills 28 Palestinians, injures 69 others in Gaza    UN agency says 150,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah    Al Hilal clinches Saudi Professional League title in a star-studded season    Saudi authorities recall contaminated mayonnaise after food poisoning incident at Riyadh restaurant    Al Ettifaq inflicts historic 5-0 defeat on Al Ittihad in Saudi Professional League    Saudi Arabia, Nigeria discuss agricultural cooperation and food security    Domestic tourism soars in China but foreigners stay away    Saudi science and engineering team heads to Los Angeles for Regeneron ISEF 2024    Israel heads to Eurovision final, despite protests    Rat remains found in bread sparks Japan recall and refunds    JAX District earns industrial heritage site designation in Saudi Arabia    Turki Alalshikh unveils exclusive watch to commemorate 'Ring of Fire' heavyweight title fight    Al Hilal on verge of Saudi League title with thrilling win over Al Ahli    JK Rowling in 'arrest me' challenge over hate crime law    Trump's Bible endorsement raises concern in Christian religious circles    Hollywood icon Will Smith shares his profound admiration for Holy Qur'an    We have celebrated Founding Day for three years - but it has been with us for 300    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Qatar Airways takes maiden flight to Cambodia, eyes to extend reach
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 22 - 02 - 2013

DOHA — Qatar Airways' inaugural flight to Cambodia touched down in the capital Phnom Penh on Thursday to further extend the airline's reach in Asia Pacific, the AMEinfo-com reported.
With the launch of daily scheduled services, Qatar Airways becomes the only Middle Eastern airline flying to the Southeast Asian nation — and destination number 125 served worldwide, it said.
Flight QR602 arrived to a traditional water salute followed by a grand airport ceremony featuring colorful Cambodian dancers.
Guests gathered at Phonm Penh International Airport in celebration of the new air link, connecting Cambodia with scores of destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, North America and South America.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker was joined on the inaugural flight direct from the carrier's Doha hub by Long Kem, Cambodia's ambassador to Kuwait and responsible for Qatar, together with international media.
Al Baker said the latest route by the award-winning airline opened up a great new market for business and leisure travelers from around the world, while at the same time opening up air access from Cambodia to destinations worldwide.
“I take this opportunity to thank the Cambodian government and local airport authorities for their great support in helping us launch daily flights to this wonderful country,” he was quoted as saying.
“Though Cambodia is one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, it has an air travel market that is highly underserved.
“Qatar Airways can seamlessly connect travelers from Cambodia via our Doha hub to diverse cities like Paris, London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Milan, Dubai, Cape Town, New York and Montreal.
The tourism industry, Cambodia's second largest income source, received 3.6 million international tourists in 2012, a 24 percent increase on the year before. Cambodia is also home to a new industry following the recent discovery of oil and minerals, offering huge potential for overseas investors.
Al Baker said that the latest route launch marked yet another significant milestone for the airline which is relentlessly expanding its global network.
“Qatar Airways is spreading its reach in Asia and we are proud to say that our commitment to this diverse continent will continue,” he added.
“In just a month's time, we will be adding Chengdu in China, which will join our family of destinations in Asia, a continent which now represents around 30 percent of Qatar Airways' global network.
“Another significant milestone for Qatar Airways this year will be the introduction of Chicago as our fourth US gateway adding to daily operations to New York, Washington and Houston. — SG


Clic here to read the story from its source.